Egypt Kuwait Holding Company (EKH) was established in 1997 by leading Kuwaiti and Egyptian businessmen and institutions that had the vision to establish a new company that would become a key participant in the economic liberalization efforts that were being undertaken by reform-minded governments throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

 

With an authorized capital of USD 500 million and a subscribed and paid-up capital of USD 210 million, EKH has become one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the Middle East. The company has a diversified portfolio of investments in the fertilizers, energy, manufacturing, insurance and information technology sectors. Its shareholders include several prominent institutional investors and individual Kuwaiti and Egyptian financiers along with over 15,000 retail investors.

 

The key to success for EKH has been its continued ability to create value. For over a decade the company has been partnering with experienced industry leaders, and carefully analyzing all its investment decisions for optimal returns to shareholders.

 

EKH’s investment strategy focuses on the creation of subsidiary companies in high-growth sectors where the MENA region has a strong competitive advantage. The Egypt-based holding company has a particular interest in frontier markets with high barriers to entry and tremendous growth potential. These mineral and resource rich regions are perfectly positioned to act as the manufacturing hubs of the future.

 

While most of EKH’s investments originate in Egypt, many of the company’s subsidiaries are structured in a way that will enable them to expand regionally within a couple of years from their start of operation.

 

Countries: Egypt, Kuwait, Sudan, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.